The 16-year-old singer's name doesn't ring too many bells for those in the entertainment industry, as her résumé is quite short. She first became notable at age 10, when she placed runner-up on the fifth season of America's Got Talent for opera singing.

Evancho appeared on the Today show on December 14 where she shared the news. "I'm so excited. It's going to be awesome," she told the hosts.